Melissa Alexander

Melissa Alexander is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the College for Community Health, Montclair State University. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology from Michigan State University and prior degrees from Miami University, Ohio.

Her research focuses on adapting physical education and sport programs for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disabilities. Key areas include social skill development through sport participation, inclusive PE curriculum design, and practical assessment strategies for neurodiverse populations.

Dr. Alexander has published extensively on motor learning adaptations in sports contexts, parental perspectives on inclusive sports programs, and strategies for athletic trainers working with disabled populations. Her work bridges theoretical motor behavior studies with applied interventions in educational and clinical settings.

No specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the profile text. Her teaching contributions include mentoring student teachers and advising on edTPA completion strategies.